There’s nothing like retro gaming, and it’s even more special when it’s a retro gaming take on a modern game like Left 4 Dead. Eric Ruth Games has released Pixel Shooter: Left 4 Dead, which is a Nintendo Entertainment System-styled version of the shooter. The game turns it into the sidescrolling platform shooter that was prevalent on the NES in the mid-80’s.

The best part is that it’s a real game that can be downloaded for free from Strategy Informer here. Let us know what you think.

(Thanks, Strategy Informer.)

D3 has issued a press release announcing Puzzle Quest 2 will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade and the Nintendo DS in the Spring of 2010.

Puzzle Quest 2 features its hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience where players can choose any of four character classes; War Mage, Inquisitor, Barbarian or Assassin. Each character class provides interesting twists during multiple play-throughs as players reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will be able to level up each character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or even dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Mutliplayer Mode for a rich and diverse experience. With the entire Puzzle Quest world accessible on your fingertips in real-time action, players will be able to get a more streamlined experience for instant gratification.

Having seen the article in GamePro, players will be surprised by the overland exploration, which now utilizes a 3D isometric map. If you love Bejeweled Twist, this will be a win. Let us know if you’re hot for Puzzle Quest 2.

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NinjaBee has announced  A Kingdom for Keflings will be coming to the PC. The game started out on Xbox Live Arcade, but has been adapted to the PC. Kind of a strange progression. Normally, games come out on the PC and are adapted for the consoles. None the less, players get to enjoy the game in both places.

A Kingdom for Keflings is a city building game. Players can build at their own pace as they listen to catchy music. The game gets addicting because players can play at their own pace and don’t need to race against the clock. Players get sucked in by trying to build a great city.The game has been a hit on Xbox Live and now PC players can enjoy the title.

“Bringing A Kingdom for Keflings to the PC audience has been a priority for us.” said Brent Fox, NinjaBee’s Art Director. “It’s been a runaway hit on XLA and we are offering the same, high-quality game on the PC. We are proud and we’re excited to finally make it available to so many of those who haven’t been able to play before.”

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Developer Rusty Axe has announced that Real Estate Empire 2 is in development.

The game puts the player in the role of a real estate agency mogul. The game will feature thirty levels spread around four scenarios: “Baby Steps”, “The Inheritance”, “High Roller” and “Before the Crash”.

Real Estate Empire 2 features a streamlined upgrade and renovation system that makes the game easier to pick up and play. Real Estate Empire 2 also features a new goals based system that has players leveling up through a variety of different scenarios and goals. A much requested rental system has added an exciting new game play dimension.

Will you wait for good renters who won’t damage your newly renovated bungalow or do you take a chance and get somebody in there to start paying the mortgage today? Do you jack up the rents and play the slum lord or do you fix things up and try to keep everybody happy?

Real Estate Empire 2 will be released mid-October for PC. The official site can be visited here.

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We’re hooked on yet another casual game from Popcap, this time it is Zuma’s Revenge! Perhaps not as addicting as the original Peggle was, the challenge factor and game design keeps bringing us back for more. Those who have played the original Zuma, as we did on our Xbox 360, will find themselves right at home with the sequel.

This is your classic “marble popper” style game with expanded features from the original, with over 60 new levels, mini-bosses and additional modes to bring up the replay value. A good casual game that is priced at USD $19.95 must have great replay value in order to bring gamers the worthwhile experience. In replay value, you be willing to shell out the twenty bucks for this title.

Zuma’s Revenge! looks amazing from a graphical standpoint and the sound is, by far, the best we’ve heard in a casual game including all titles in Popcap library of casual games. The tiki theme lends itself well to the Polynesian tribal music, bringing you deeply into the experience; it felt like something we’d hear in a restaurant or on a Hawaiian Luau. The games graphics are highly polished and glossy with explosive effects that rival that of Bejeweled Twist.

Unlike Bejeweled Twist, this game doesn’t stretch far from its roots, sticking with the traditional style of game play with added power-up’s including Lightening, Laser and Tri-Shot with all new stage designs. Each new power-up changes the strategies that can be applied to the game board and the addition of lily-pad hopping in a select few levels ramps up difficulty and encourages a bit of creative thinking.

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